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Kalamazoo County Cottage Food Updates

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What the report says about zoning in Kalamazoo County

Home occupation permit required:: Conditional
Details:: Kalamazoo County and City of Kalamazoo may require home occupation permits under local zoning. State law does not preempt local zoning for cottage food. Producers should check with Kalamazoo County Planning & Zoning Department.
Home kitchen:: Non-TCS foods only from approved product list. $50,000 annual sales cap (raised from $25,000 by HB 4122, 2025, effective March 2026). No registration or inspection required. Direct-to-consumer sales only (no wholesale/consignment). 2025 amendment explicitly allows online/mail order/third-party delivery platforms.

Last verified 2026-05-05. Not legal advice.

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Zoning rules & home kitchen setup

u/Crosodo Community Team·6/22/2026·0 views

Local zoning and permits are often the trickiest part of home baking in Kalamazoo County. Discuss home occupation permits, HOA rules, health department visits, kitchen inspections, and what the planning office actually said when you called. Share your experience — not legal advice.